John T. Pursel, 83, of Cape May Beach, NJ, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ.
Born May 28, 1932 in Phillipsburg, he was a son of the late George F. and Maryon (Groh) Pursel.
He and his wife, the former Helene Hanlon were married 61 years.
John was an artist for Dixie Cup Company, Easton for 45 years. He graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1950 and was a graduate of Newark Academy of Art.
John’s family includes his wife, Helene; three daughters, Kim Cooper and her husband, the late Bill Cooper of Clifton Park, NY, Amy Ashton and her husband, Kline of Easton, and Heather Horn and her husband, Drek of Easton; a sister, Janice Race and her husband, Mark of Hobe Sound, FL; and eight grandchildren, Caitlin Montalvo and her husband, Ramfis, John Thomas Pursel, III, Emily Cooper, Tanner Haycock, Robby Ashton, Victoria Ashton, Ryan Ashton, and Summer Horn.
Services will be private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Richard Weiss
October 16, 2015 at 9:49 am
Dear Heather, I am sorry to hear that your Father has passed. J.P. was a good man. I am praying for you and your family. Rich.
Harriet Riddaugh
October 18, 2015 at 7:07 pm
Our family is so deeply sorry about your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you all and praying for comfort during this difficult time.
Pamela D Sigafoose
October 23, 2015 at 9:30 am
Helene my dear – do know I will keep John and you in my prayers – you had a
lot of good years with John and you were a good wife and took so good care of him – now he is at peace and with the Lord –
Sara Helen Hanlon Hetland
April 23, 2016 at 3:23 pm
Until yesterday, I have come to the realization that Uncle John is in heaven. When my Maternal Grandfather passed, he was out of the nation. It allowed me to deny his death, but never deny my love for him. Uncle John, I love you and will never forget you. Aunt Helene, and family, I love you all dearly. You are all in my prayers always.